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Celebrations

The celebrations are numerous throughout the year in Monforte and its parishes.

San Brais, it’s celebrated on February 3rd and it has a great popular root. The monfortians go up to the San Vicente’s church to bless spirals and tapes against sore throat.

Carnival, in relation to the Carnival, it’s celebrated the compadres and comadres Thursday that has a great audience participation, as well as the comparsas parade organized by the city council.

Medieval fair, agreeing with the Saturday of glory, a medieval fair is organized at the monumental zone in Monforte’s old area.

Mushrooms Celebration (exhibition)
Mushrooms Celebration (exhibition)
Easter Tuesday, in this local holiday, the Corporation renews its votes to the Montserrat Virgin.

Mays, several activities related to this ancient tradition are made from the Culture Delegation of the Monforte City council.

Districts Celebrations, by a popular initiative, once a year there are several Monforte’s neighborhoods that perform their celebrations: San Lazaro, San Antonio, the Carmen Celebrations, San Jose...

Patron saint celebrations, on August and being the main day the 15th, the activities are numerous and they attract many visitors in these dates.

San Mateo, popular romería that it’s organized by the A Part parish on September 21st
Empanada’s Celebration (Rivasaltas)
Empanada’s Celebration (Rivasaltas)


 
 
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